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Concern over “unworkable” proposals to European Council’s firearms regulations
The organisation says that is is “deeply concerned” by the proposals, feeling that many are “unworkable”. Today, 11 April, the European Council Working Party on General Matters including Evaluation (GENVAL) are…
New medical monitoring for firearms and shotgun licence holders
The new system, led by the Home Office, will make it much more straightforward for GPs to alert police licensing departments if a medical condition is going to affect the…
8 ways to improve your game shooting during the close season
Go and shoot lots of cartridges on a simulated shoot day. Take a few friends. It’s very social and more importantly, you’ll be keeping your eye in. Have a professional…
Researchers show how to breed a fitter, stronger pheasant
Researchers from the University of Exeter have discovered some useful tips for improving the ability of pheasants to flourish out in the wild. Firstly, if poults are given access to…
10 things you need to know about dog microchipping
Approximately one in five dogs have not been microchipped, according to DEFRA. The estimated dog population in the UK is 8.5 million – 86 per cent of which (7.34 million) of…
Canine first aid demonstrations at the Field & Country Fair
Knowing what to do if your gundog has an accident in the field is a skill most handlers should have. But canine first aid knowledge isn’t as widespread as it…
Gun reviews: Sako Finnlight rifle
Gun reviews: Sako Finnlight rifle: This Sako Finnlight is a tough yet lightweight stalking rifle, that allows for the worst of the weather, but still gives accurate results.
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The world’s first Harris Tweed suit has been revealed by 20-time champion jockey Sir Anthony McCoy ahead of this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The new equestrian fashion range is modelled by…
RSPB criticised for twisting scientific evidence
The charity has said that heather burning on grouse moors is a “damaging practice”, basing its statements on a research paper written by an RSPB scientist and requesting government involvement last…
Recipe for Pigeon Pitta from Eat Wild
Ingredients Baby leaf salad Pitta bread Chunk of local black pudding Two rashers of streaky local bacon Two fresh pigeon breasts Small handful of pumpkin seeds Local rapeseed oil …
Woodpigeon, wild cherries and gingerbread
Serving woodpigeon with wild cherries and gingerbread may not be something you’d ever think of doing, but this unusual combination works together very well. Wild cherries aren’t yet in season…
Time to enter the Golden Plover Award 2016 for moorland management
The Golden Plover recognises progressive, practical and sustainable moorland management in Scotland and this year the Award theme reflects sheep farming’s role as a major upland land use. Adam…
Wildfowling ban looms for Findhorn Bay
On 8 March, Moray Council will debate a call by Friends of Findhorn Bay to ban all shooting of geese and duck on the nature reserve. Earlier this year the…
Meet Richard Daws, our AYA Centenary shotgun winner
“Disbelieving elation is the only way I can describe how I felt when I was told that I was the lucky winner! Collecting the gun was fantastic if a little…
A day with game cookery guru Tim Maddams
If Tim Maddams had taught me maths, I wouldn’t have dreaded afternoons of double maths and had to retake my maths ‘O’ Level. In fact, I’d probably have got an…
Potted pheasant
Ingredients: 1 pheasant 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped Goose fat Salt and freshly ground black pepper 250ml red wine 450ml pheasant stock 100g bacon, roughly…
Rabbit with freshly made pasta
Ingredients Meat from rabbit legs A good strong Cheddar cheese A little local cider Garlic Sage Freshly made pasta Ingredients 100g of white spelt flour per person 1 egg,…